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Controversy in Turkey after Reported Disappearance of 122,000 Syrians

The announcement made by Turkey's Interior Ministry that some 122,000 Syrians in Turkey were currently missing, sparked widespread controversy and an attack by opposition parties accusing the government of being incapable of running the country. Turkey’s Deputy Interior Minister Ismail Catakli said earlier that some 122,000 Syrians have come to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022

Land tax payments deferred

The Interior Ministry has extended the deadline for land and building tax payments for three months to help people and business operators cope with economic hardship.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2022

Suspects charged over puzzling needle attacks in France

Several suspects around France have been detained or given preliminary charges of pricking people with a needle in nightclubs or at concerts

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Argentina grounds Iran-linked Venezuelan cargo plane, lawmakers seek probe

Argentine authorities have grounded an Iran-linked Venezuelan Boeing 747 cargo plane, a local opposition lawmaker and Iranian state media said on Sunday, in an unfolding drama that is throwing a spotlight on political undercurrents in Latin America.

Reuters · Jun 12, 2022

LIVE: Macron's alliance to top parliament vote: projections

France is voting in the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday with President Emmanuel Macron hoping to win a substantial majority to support his reform plans in the new National Assembly. A resurgent and unified left, meanwhile, seeks to thwart his ambitions. Elections for the 577 seats in the…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2022

France to reinforce police presence in Mayotte after recent gang violence

The French government will reinforce its police presence on the overseas territory of Mayotte after recent gang violence on the island, said the Interior Ministry.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Russia adds popular sci-fi writer to its wanted list

Russia on Tuesday placed Dmitry Glukhovsky, a popular science fiction writer, on its wanted list after accusing him of spreading false information about its military intervention in Ukraine.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin ‘should resign over Champions League chaos’

France’s Interior Minister should resign over chaos at the European Cup football final that he tried to blame on Liverpool fans, according to some of his senior law and order colleagues.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2022

Libyan Coast Guard Saves 500 Migrants in 9 Rescue Operations

The Libyan coast guard on Tuesday rescued 500 illegal migrants in nine successful operations off the Libyan coast. The chief of staff of the Libyan naval forces stationed in western Libya said the coastal patrols rescued 500 migrants after receiving distress signals. The migrants were handed over to the Anti-Illegal…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

BTS shares drop, BRT future uncertain after Chadchart victory

Shares of Skytrain operator BTS Group Holdings Plc nosedived on Monday while the future of express bus operator BRT is hanging in the balance in the wake of Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in the Bangkok governor election.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022